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Many people suggest governments issue laws that regulate citizens’ selection of food as a vehicle to combat poor eating habits. I am strongly opposed to this idea with respect to personal preferences.

On the one hand, legislation detailing food consumption could help promote a healthier diet. More specifically, lawmakers might set a standard intake of essential nutrition as advised by nutritionists as well as completely remove unhealthy dishes such as heavily processed foods from a list of possible picks. Anyone who does not follow the guideline could face a small monetary fine while companies that sell unlisted products could be banned from operating. Thanks to these measures, citizens are more likely to adopt a balanced diet which is scientifically proven to be the key to overall well-being.

On the other hand, a law that regulates people’s consumption of foods is unlikely to accommodate everyone’s needs. In fact, a person’s choice of dishes for his meal depends on various personal reasons ranging from taste preferences, and nutritional demands to financial constraints. Some choose to sit down at a McDonald’s for a Big Mac possibly because they are fans of cheesy beef patties or it might be the only lunch set they can afford if they are on special offer. Furthermore, I do not believe it is the role of the state to prevent people from enjoying their guilty pleasures on rare occasions. That is why, in my opinion, asking everyone to follow strict guidelines is simply unethical, failing to address the needs and rights of each individual in a society.

In conclusion, although governmental control of one’s consumption might be of help to a more science-based diet, I believe people must be allowed to consume whatever they desire. As an alternative to decrees, ministries of health should run nationwide healthy eating campaigns

Some people have proposed that a higher proportion of the national budget should be allocated to support those in need at hospitals. However, I believe healthy lifestyle promotion programs must be prioritised considering their perennial impact on society.

On the one hand, governmental support is critical to the recovery of patients whose treatment costs exceed their financial capacity. For example, the medical treatment process for a cancer patient includes numerous costly procedures, starting with the conduct of diagnostic tests, the use of prescribed medications, and ending with interpretation of the results and counselling. In Vietnam, the total sum of these medical and non-medical expenses can total over $50,000, which is unaffordable for the majority of Vietnamese working families. Therefore, to ensure proper treatment, the Vietnamese government must provide monetary support to these patients through insurance schemes or the Red Cross organisation.

On the other hand, health promotion and disease prevention initiatives can produce greater long-term social impact. Many of these initiatives, such as those executed by the WHO in Cambodia, have successfully provided locals with essential health information related to nutrition, along with the hygienic and cardiovascular benefits of regular exercise. As the number of Cambodians who adopt healthy diets and preventive measures against diseases are on the rise, the rates for hospitalisation have witnessed a remarkable drop in recent years. Cambodia has, therefore, reduced financial demand for the construction of hospitals and clinics, allocating a greater proportion of a stretched budget to other critical sectors such as education and social equality.

In conclusion, although some patients might benefit from governmental financial aid, I opine that programs which promote a healthier lifestyle are of greater importance to society as a whole. In my opinion, governments should promulgate laws that require the participation and involvement of all political bodies to support these programs.

The problem of childhood obesity and its consequences for physical health has become a pressing issue globally, with some arguing that the government is primarily responsible. While this assertion is reasonable to some extent, I would contend that the parents should take some responsibility as well as they are the primary guardians of their children.

It is valid to assert that the government should assume responsibility for tackling the problem of child obesity. States have the power and resources to enact laws or policies that can actively promote a healthier lifestyle and therefore curb the obesity rate among children. Consequently, children can be compelled to comply with these policies and change their habits to live more healthily and lose weight. To give an example, the Vietnamese government has recently promulgated a directive that requires local schools to provide healthy school meals, encourages children to engage in physical activities and prohibits the advertising and sharing of sugary drinks and food. This is intended to curb the obesity rate among children in Vietnam, which has been rising in the past decade.

However, the parents of these children should assume a secondary role in rectifying this problem as well. Since they are already the primary guardians responsible for feeding and taking care of their offspring, it is only natural for parents to monitor their diet and commitment to exercise. If parents shirk these obligations, then their children are more likely to remain obese and in poor health in the long-term. For example, a recent survey has reported that the majority of European parents typically encourage their children to engage in weekly exercise programs to ensure that they will maintain a healthy weight. They believe in this way, children can physically develop normally and not be greatly affected by ailments associated with obesity.

In conclusion, while the government should take a leading responsibility in tackling the problem of child obesity given their legitimate power in enacting laws, I would ultimately assert that the parents should also share this burden as they are more directly accountable for their children’s health in terms of their dietary and exercise habits.